Normal Delivery And C-Section Frequently Asked Questions
When should I come to the hospital for delivery?
When the contractions start, observe them. You should come to the hospital when the contractions are 5 minutes apart
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If your water has broken -
If your contractions are increasing in intensity -
If you see bloody mucus
What should I bring for c-section or normal delivery?
You are required to carry:
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Clinic attendance card -
Comfortable clothing and shoes for wearing at discharge -
Any personal effects (body oil, extra maternity pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) -
Baby's clothing -
Nappies or diapers for the baby
I just had a C-section. How should I care for my wound?
In most cases, it takes longer to recover from a caesarean section than a normal delivery.
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Wash your wound site daily with soap and water to keep it clean. Gently pat it dry with a clean cloth or towel and allow it to air dry -
Check your wound site daily for signs of infection -
Dress in loose, soft clothing that does not rub your wound site -
Eat well and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation -
Hold a pillow over your wound site when you cough -
Abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 6 weeks to allow your body to heal -
See your health provider for: Fever, severe pain, redness, swelling or discharge at your incision site, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, heavy vaginal bleeding
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Rub the wound site -
Apply any creams, lotions, ointments, powders, or medicatons on the wound site unless prescribed by your doctor -
Worry about itching - itching along the wound site is common. Burning, numbness, and tingling along the site are also common -
Bind your stomach to flatten it until your wound has healed -
Lift heavy objects for 6 weeks
I am a father. What should I do on delivery day?
You can help your partner with her pain during labour for normal delivery. This pain is called a contraction. Contractions help push the baby out. They usually start slowly and then come more frequently and become stronger.
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Accompanying her on a walk -
Placing her in a hot bath or pouring hot water on her back -
Taking deep breaths together
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The time between each contraction is less than 5 minutes -
She feels wetness or blood on her underwear -
She is more than a week past her due date
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